custos

[kuhs-tos, koos-tohs]

noun

plural

custodes 

1. (italics),  a custodian.

2. a superior in the Franciscan order.

custos

/ ˈkʌstɒs /

noun

1. Also called (in England): guardian. a superior in the Franciscan religious order

Word History and Origins

Origin of custos¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Medieval Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of custos¹

C15: from Latin: keeper, guard